Background Check Service Provider in the Philippines

Our Background Check and Verification Services

We, at FilePino, offer background checks and verification services for a variety of purposes. You can easily customize the service packages by choosing from the following options: 

Address Verification (Barangay)

We confirm the subject’s or applicant’s residency or address within a particular barangay by requesting a certification from the Barangay Hall.

Company Financial Check

We provide a comprehensive report on the financial status or health of a company by obtaining and analyzing the latest Audited Financial Statements (AFS) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Company Shareholders’ Check

We perform this check in the same manner with the Director’s Check, however verifying the shareholders listed in the General Information Sheet (GIS) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  

Credit Record Check

We partner with CIBI Information, Inc. (a credit bureau) to gather a comprehensive background report on the credit history, past employment, insurance, and credit-related information of the subject or applicant. 

Criminal (MTC/RTC) Check

We conduct the criminal check to verify criminal cases, like the Criminal (NBI) Clearance Check, however, with the Municipal Trial Court (MTC) or Regional Trial Court (RTC) with jurisdiction over the places of residence of the subject or applicant. 

Criminal (NBI Clearance) Check

We verify  whether the subject or applicant has criminal records — including final cases with convictions, cases with bail, cases with outstanding warrants of arrest, etc. — in the database of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). 

Directorship Check

We obtain the latest General Information Sheet (GIS) of a particular company to verify whether the subject or applicant holds a legitimate directorship position as stated in the legal document. 

Driver’s Check (LTO) 

We verify the subject’s or applicant’s driver’s license validity, as well as traffic violations for at least three (3) years with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

Educational Check

We verify educational information, such as university degrees, years of attendance, academic achievements, contained in the resume or curriculum vitae of the subject or applicant. 

Employment Check

We conduct our employment checks by verifying the veracity of the previous and current employment information and documents of the subject or applicant with the employers or immediate supervisors through email and phone calls.

Global Data Set Check

We run the check by going through  global and country-specific databases, search engines, social media platforms, Official Gazette of the Philippines, and other media to verify if the subject or applicant has been involved in activities related to fraud and crimes. 

Identity (TIN/SSS) Check

We conduct the check to verify the subject’s or applicant’s records with the tax authority (BIR), social security agency (SSS), and other appropriate government agencies, whenever necessary.

Kasambahay Check

We perform this employment check to verify if the subject or applicant, who is a house helper or kasambahay, has good records with his or her former employers. 

Non-Derogatory Record (BI) Check

We verify if the subject has outstanding criminal records or ongoing cases in the databases maintained by the government authorities and if he or she is included in the hold departure and watch list orders issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI). 

PAGCOR Probity Check 

As an accredited service provider, we provide a suite of background check services and submit comprehensive reports to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the verification of information of gaming license applicants. 

Professional (PRC License) Check

We confirm the professional and license details of the subject or applicant (e.g., engineer, teacher, doctor, etc.) on the Licensure Examination and Registration System (LERIS) of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Reference Check

We run our reference checks by contacting the character references provided by the subject or applicant in the resume or curriculum vitae and focusing on gathering information about past performances, skills, and character traits.

Background Check FAQs

For your additional information, check out these frequently asked questions and their answers:

What Is a Background Check?

A background check is the use of third-party resources — public records, law enforcement, credit bureaus, academic records, and previous works — to verify the subject individual’s personal, professional, educational, and criminal history, among others, for a specific role or purpose. 

Why Do Employers Need to Conduct Background Checks?

Employers usually conduct background checks to ensure the safety and security of their workplace, verify the accuracy of candidates’ claims, and mitigate potential risks associated with hiring.

What Are the Typical Components of Pre-Employment Background Checks?

Depending on the needs and preferences of the employers or HR managers, pre-employment background checks typically include employment, reference, educational, professional, and criminal checks.

How Can Background Checks Be Legally Conducted in the Philippines?

According to R.A. 10173, or the ‘Data Privacy Act of 2012,” processing of personal information shall be permitted only if not otherwise prohibited by law, and when certain conditions exist. One is that the data subject has given his or her concern. With this, it is mandatory for background check service providers to obtain a signed authorization from the subject prior to the conduct of the checks.

What Are the Means to Conduct Background Checks?

Different background check service providers employ different ways and means to verify information. These typically include verbal and telephone conversations, email exchange, fax, actual site visits, newspaper readings, access to the public records of government agencies, online searches, and partnerships with other service providers. 

Are Background Check Results Confidential?

Background check results are normally treated as confidential and are only shared with authorized individuals who are involved in the hiring process.

How Long Does It Take to Conduct Background Checks?

Pre-Employment background checks, including the turning over of reports, may take one (1) to two (2) weeks, but may also be shorter or longer depending on the number of subjects or applicants for verification and other circumstances.